PR’s Top Pros Talk… Women Leaders – Lisa Osborne Ross



Lisa Osborne Ross, COO (CEO as of April 2021), Edelman U.S., and PRWeek’s Agency Professional of the year, discusses the changes to expect in public affairs with the new administration. She offers insight into the agency’s research on the expectation of business as a result of the pandemic and shifting trends in the public’s trust. Lisa also shares advice for women and people of color aspiring for leadership positions.
 

PR’s Top Pros Talk… Women Leaders – Sukhi Sahni



Sukhi Sahni, Head of Corporate Communications for U.S Card and Retail Bank Divisions, Capital One, urges aspiring women leaders to be fearless and find inspiring mentors. She discusses the intentional nature of the organization to increase opportunities for women in leadership roles.
Sukhi also emphasizes the importance having a good understanding and assessment of not only communications practices that work, but also those that don’t, and how to be a resource for stakeholders in an empathetic way.

 

PR’s Top Pros Talk… Women Leaders – Shelley Spector



Shelley Spector, Founder of Spector Associates and The Museum of Public Relations, highlights extraordinary PR women who changed history. She discusses lessons learned and implications for women in PR spiring for leadership positions today. Shelley also addresses the issues of racial diversity in the industry and the importance of showcasing diverse role models.
Learn more about the amazing history of women in PR by registering for The Museum’s free event here. The event will take place on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 6pm ET.

 

PR’s Top Pros Talk… Women Leaders – Barri Rafferty



Barri Rafferty, Head of Communications and Brand Management, Wells Fargo, encourages aspiring women leaders to create an ecosystem of diverse mentors around them. She also discusses how can women navigate some of the challenges of the “she-cession,” as women are dropping out of the workforce at higher rates than men as a result of the pandemic. Barri also shares insights on how organizations can increase leadership opportunities for women and minority groups.